Mitre 10 Cup Rd 4 - Auckland v Waikato [Getty Images]

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Simon Hickey of Auckland looks to pass the ball during the round four Mitre 10 Cup match between Auckland and Waikato at Eden Park on September 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) — see more

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Simon Hickey of Auckland looks to pass the ball during the round four Mitre 10 Cup match between Auckland and Waikato at Eden Park on September 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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